Braised Beef and Tortelloni (Olive Garden Copycat)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 lb boneless beef short rib (or similar tough cut of beef)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces marsala wine
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1-2 lb asiago-filled tortellini, boiled

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil on high heat in a large nonstick pan.

2. 2

   Toss short ribs in flour, add to pan, and sear on all sides.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and add garlic; cook and stir for about 1 min.

4. 4

   Add tomato, mushrooms, Marsala wine, and Italian seasoning one at a time, allowing about 1-2 min between each for liquid to evaporate.

5. 5

   Cover pan and braise for 3 hr or until very tender, checking and stirring every 30 min to make sure liquid has not evaporated away (add more Marsala if liquid evaporates).

6. 6

   Increase heat to medium high and heat thoroughly.

7. 7

   Serve over tortelloni.